1963 ? 4001s

[vincent_gallo]

Both the photography and printing could change the color tone enough to create confusion. Still i feel the same as Andy that it is most likely a 67 and i would bet anything it is not an original finish 63

[chefothefuture]

Well at this point, 63 or 67, I want it!....

[teeder]

Well at this point, 63 or 67, I want it!....

I agree! It looks nice from here!

[oyoyobeatle]

For comparison, my late 1964 RM1999.
If the body is original, the color of 1963 is lighter than my 1964 anyway.

[leftybass]

You've got a great one, Atsushi! Very nice.

[seyesbass]

Just as a matter of interest heres a CS and an RM together.
Note that theres a gap between the pickguard and the HS surround on a lot of these.
The FG looks about right but it could well have later re-issue HS and pickguard.
Whatever,its a fine looking bass for sure.

[leftybass]

Those basses look good together, Pete. Shapes are nearly spot-on....

I've seen the wood-gap between the 'guard and the surround as well....

[wints]

You know, that shading is very similar to Pete's DA24 bass.

I am beginning to think it could possibly be a 63 4000 with added an added p/up...

[seyesbass]

Thats what I was thinking too.
There might be a number of early 4000 basses with added pickups.
If I remember rightly the bodies are often routed for two pickups.

[JakeK]

I am beginning to think it could possibly be a 63 4000 with added an added p/up...

+1

I love these discussions about RM 1999 basses. Really gives some inciting info about a super-rare bass. If only the RM guitar discussions were this juicy!